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FIFA fans brave heat for full day at Fan Festival in Atlanta
By Candace McCowan at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 1, 2026
· 1 min read
For 11-year-old Maya Tengere and her family, there was no stopping their excitement. “We got here around 11 a.m. and we are staying 8 p.m. or later,” said Tengere, a U.S. fan.They aren’t the only fans who spent the entire day at FIFA Fan Fest despite the oppressive heat.“The humidity is what real...
Key takeaway For 11-year-old Maya Tengere and her family, there was no stopping their excitement.
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Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? For 11-year-old Maya Tengere and her family, there was no stopping their excitement. “We got here around 11 a.m. and we are staying 8 p.m. or later,” said Tengere, a U.S. fan.They aren’t the only fans who spent the entire day at FIFA Fan Fest despite the oppressive heat.“The humidity is what real...
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